CH.FILM – Person – Matthias Kälin

Matthias Kälin

Geboren 1953 in Aarau. 1974-79 INSAS (Institut National Supérieur des Arts du Spectacle et Techniques de Diffusion) in Brüssel. 1980-87 Kameramann bei RTSI und Schweizer Fernsehen. Ab 1988 freischaffender Kameramann bei diversen Kinospielfilmen und vielen Dokumentarfilmen. Verstorben 2008.

Geboren 1953 in Aarau. 1974-79 INSAS (Institut National Supérieur des Arts du Spectacle et Techniques de Diffusion) in Brüssel. 1980-87 Kameramann bei RTSI und Schweizer Fernsehen. Ab 1988 freischaffender Kameramann bei diversen Kinospielfilmen und vielen Dokumentarfilmen. Verstorben 2008.

Filmography

Josephsohn Bildhauer

Josephsohn BildhauerDirector

Documentary – 80min – Switzerland 2007
Director: Matthias Kälin, Laurin Merz

Art Artist portrait

Closed CountryCinematographer

Family Refugees / Undocumented migrants Historical event Borders Holocaust National Socialism Second World War

Lilo&FrediCinematographer

Age Comedy Love

Elenas ChanceCinematographer

Gito, l'ingratCinematographer

Ludwig 1881Cinematographer

YaabaCinematographer

HyènesCinematographer

Trudi Gerster - Die Märchenkönigin

Trudi Gerster - Die MärchenköniginCinematographer

Documentary – 62min – Switzerland 2009
Director: Barbara Zürcher, Angelo Alfredo Lüdin

Familientreffen

FamilientreffenCinematographer

Friendship Body Theatre

Im Schatten der Pagoden – das andere Burma

Im Schatten der Pagoden – das andere BurmaCinematographer

Asia Escape Genocide War Minorities Resistance

George GruntzCinematographer

Artist portrait Music

Im Warteraum Gottes

Im Warteraum GottesCinematographer

Holocaust North America

Eine Reise nach Genf

Eine Reise nach GenfCinematographer

Fascism Escape Historical event Artist portrait Literature

Big Mac Small World

Big Mac Small WorldCinematographer

Nutrition Social criticism Globalisation Institution

Ferdinand Hodler - Das Herz ist mein Auge

Ferdinand Hodler - Das Herz ist mein AugeCinematographer

Documentary – 74min – Switzerland 2004
Director: Heinz Bütler

German-speaking part of Switzerland Artist portrait Landscape Painting Tradition

Geld oder BlutCinematographer

Documentary – 68min – Switzerland 2003
Director: Georges Gachot

Poverty Asia Developing country Healthcare system Relief organization Pharmaceutical industry

Maria Bethânia, musica e perfume

Maria Bethânia, musica e perfumeCinematographer

Documentary – 82min – France, Switzerland 2005
Director: Georges Gachot

Artist portrait Music South America

SalonicaCinematographer

Documentary – 87min – Switzerland 2007
Director: Paolo Poloni

Asia Europe Historical event Home Identity Religion / Spirituality City

Max Frisch, Citoyen

Max Frisch, CitoyenCinematographer

Documentary – 94min – Switzerland 2008
Director: Matthias von Gunten

Found footage Social criticism Artist portrait Literature Politics Philosophy

Epoca - The Making Of History

Epoca - The Making Of HistoryCinematographer

Documentary – 90min – Switzerland 2002
Director: Andreas Hoessli, Isabella Huser

Essay film

Hardcore Chambermusic

Hardcore ChambermusicCinematographer

Documentary – 72min – Switzerland 2006
Director: Peter Liechti

Artist portrait Music

Die TunisreiseCinematographer

Documentary – 76min – Switzerland 2007
Director: Bruno Moll

Africa Foreign cultures Art Artist portrait Painting Travel / Tourism Self-reflection

Piano panierCinematographer

Drama – 95min – France, Portugal, Switzerland 1989
Director: Patricia Plattner

Rajas ReiseCinematographer

Documentary – 78min – Switzerland 2007
Director: Karl Saurer

Asia Europe Foreign cultures Animals

Die Reise nach Kafiristan

Die Reise nach KafiristanCinematographer

Documentary, Drama – 94min – Germany 2001
Director: Fosco Dubini, Donatello Dubini

Friendship Homosexuality Artist portrait Landscape Literature Road movie

Die Reisen des Santiago Calatrava

Die Reisen des Santiago CalatravaCinematographer

Documentary – 77min – Switzerland 1999
Director: Christoph Schaub

Architecture Artist portrait

Riviera Cocktail: Edward Quinn - Photographer - Nice

Riviera Cocktail: Edward Quinn - Photographer - NiceCinematographer

Documentary – 101min – Switzerland 2006
Director: Heinz Bütler

Europe Photography Social criticism Artist portrait Social milieu

Monte Grande - What Is Life?

Monte Grande - What Is Life?Cinematographer

Documentary – 84min – Switzerland 2004
Director: Franz Reichle

Biography Found footage Humanism South America Sciences

WanakamCinematographer

Documentary – 85min – Switzerland 2005
Director: Thomas Isler

Asia Escape Refugees / Undocumented migrants Integration War Migration

GURU - Bhagwan, His Secretary & His Bodyguard

GURU - Bhagwan, His Secretary & His BodyguardCinematographer

Documentary – 90min – India, Switzerland, USA 2010
Director: Sabine Gisiger, Beat Häner

Asia Money Hippies Religion / Spirituality Sexuality / Eroticism Addiction Mania / Psychosis Drugs / Alcohol

The Sound of Insects - Record of a Mummy

The Sound of Insects - Record of a MummyCinematographer

Documentary – 88min – Switzerland 2008
Director: Peter Liechti

Asia Nutrition Film adaptation Nature Death Essay film

Le livre de cristal

Le livre de cristalCinematographer

Drama – 114min – France, Portugal, Switzerland 1994
Director: Patricia Plattner

Martha Argerich - Conversation Nocturne

Martha Argerich - Conversation NocturneCinematographer

Documentary – 62min – France, Germany, Switzerland 2003
Director: Georges Gachot

Artist portrait Music

ToumastCinematographer

Documentary – 89min – Switzerland 2010

Africa Violence Minorities Music Weapons Resistance Desert

Dutti der Riese

Dutti der RieseCinematographer

Documentary – 94min – Switzerland 2006
Director: Martin Witz

Biography Found footage Historical event Consumption Economy Switzerland

Rio SonataCinematographer

Documentary – 85min – Switzerland 2010
Director: Georges Gachot

Artist portrait Music South America

Bird's NestCinematographer

Documentary – 88min – Switzerland 2008
Director: Christoph Schaub, Michael Schindhelm

Architecture Asia China